Northern Illinois at Western Michigan

Saturday, September 19, 1987 Share

Northern Illinois beat Western Michigan 34–⁠14. It was their 18th meeting; after it, Western Michigan led the series 13–⁠5.

AwayNorthern Illinois5–⁠5–⁠1 in 1987

HomeWestern Michigan5–⁠6 in 1987

FinalHigh 68°F, low 57°FAttendance 12,005

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Western Michigan 63% to win. Northern Illinois won as Elo’s underdog.

Western Michigan leads 27–⁠23 in 50 meetings, counting the 32 since this game.

Recent meetings
2025	Western Michigan 35, Northern Illinois 19
2024	Northern Illinois 42, Western Michigan 28
2023	Northern Illinois 24, Western Michigan 0
2022	Northern Illinois 24, Western Michigan 21
2021	Western Michigan 42, Northern Illinois 21
2020	Western Michigan 30, Northern Illinois 27